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Housing in New Hanover County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in New Hanover County averages $1,417/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the North Carolina median of $1,228 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 35% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for New Hanover County FMR Area are $1,240 for a studio, $1,640 for 1‑bedroom, $1,798 for 2‑bedroom, $2,360 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,513 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $381 increase for a 2-bedroom in New Hanover County shows a 27% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for New Hanover County was 3.3% in 2024, compared to North Carolina at 3.6% and the national rate of 4.0%.
